It's a Summer Reading Challenge! discussion
What are you reading?
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For an indie, you can look through my indie shelf and see which ones I liked. :) I was going to give you a few faves, but realized that wasn't going to work. XD It would have been a longgggg comment!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
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You bet! :)
I'm going to surprise myself with the books I choose. But I think I'm going to do Brothers-in-Arms for the 20th century.
My Conteporary is done! 39 Clues: The Black Book of Buried Secrets. I picked it up this afternoon to proof-read it for the kids thinking it was futuristic. Then I got into it and found it was contemporary so used it for my challenge book. But it's a guide book too the 39 Clues series and gives some spoilers. :( I'm definitely going to read the rest of the series! Oh, and it's a new read.
Erudessa wrote: "My Conteporary is done! 39 Clues: The Black Book of Buried Secrets. I picked it up this afternoon to proof-read it for the kids thinking it was futuristic. Then I got into it and found it was conte..."I LOVED LOVED LOVED the 39 Clues! The first 10-11 (Maze of Bones) are the best!!
Sarah Grace wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Read The Wizard of Oz last night. It's only been sitting on my shelf for 10 years or so... So on to the next category. I have a few Brandon Sanderson's books. Haven't decided which on..."Now I feel old & out of touch... Indie?? Your definition please... Let's see how it compares to Google! =oP
Indie books are books by Independent authors - self-published books.
Lorrie wrote: "I LOVED LOVED LOVED the 39 Clues! The first 10-11 (Maze of Bones) are the best!! "I've had that series recommended to me sooo many times, but for some reason I've never started it. I guess I really need to.
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Yup, what Kendra said. :) Books that are published independently as opposed to through a publishing house. :)
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I SO what to read Brothers in Arms! Goodness, I just need to buy a copy!!!
I have it on Kindle. For the record, that one's not Indie. Jack actually had a publisher on it. Oh, and Lorrie, you can find Indie Books on audiobook. I would personally recommend Red Rain, as she offers the whole book for free, and she has a very talented reader who really brings the story to life. http://jointheunaccepted.com/books/re...
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Oh, and Lorrie, you can find Indie Books on audiobook. I would personally recommend [book:Red Rain|..."
Oh, really? I didn't know that! For some reason, I thought it was indie.
AND I SECOND RED RAIN! I LOVE that book! Definitely recommend! That would work for either the indie or sci-fi category. :)
Sarah Grace wrote: "Kendra wrote: "I have it on Kindle. For the record, that one's not Indie. Jack actually had a publisher on it. Oh, and Lorrie, you can find Indie Books on audiobook. I would personally recommend ..."
Her other books were Indie, but not that one. Jack's one of the authors that I follow closely, so ... yeah. No, she had a publisher. And a professional editor. And then realized that her previous books were FULL of typos and such, and has taken them down for editing. I do not know when she's going to put them back up.
Oh, fun fact, the book I am currently writing (Or ... one of the books, but it's the one that has 70% of my attention right now) The Worth of a King, was originally a co-write with her.
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Oh, and Lorrie, you can find Indie Books on audiobook. I would p..."
Interesting! Good to know, thanks! :)
JD wrote: "Lorrie wrote: "I LOVED LOVED LOVED the 39 Clues! The first 10-11 (Maze of Bones) are the best!! "I've had that series recommended to me sooo many times, but for some reason I've never started it...."
Historical, mystery, fiction for "kids"! I didn't like history or anything like it when I was in school. The older I get, more I wish I had paid attention! Historical fiction has been good for me. I like some non-fiction, but not much.
Sarah Grace wrote: "Kendra wrote: "I have it on Kindle. For the record, that one's not Indie. Jack actually had a publisher on it. Oh, and Lorrie, you can find Indie Books on audiobook. I would personally recommend ..."
Adding Red Rain to my list! Thanks! All recommends gladly accepted.. I need all the help I can get!
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I've had that series recommended to me sooo many times, but for some reason I've never ..."
I LOVE historical fiction! Probably my favorite genre. :) I'll send you some recs if you want.
A couple other indie authors that weren't on Sarah Grace's list areElisabeth Grace Foley (western, mystery)
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Erika Mathews (fantasy, etc)
*takes all the notes on all the indie authors* *tbr list grows and grows*
I held an indie-themed e-Con last spring, and made a bit of a storefront for all of the featured books. If you guys would like to check them out: http://astore.amazon.com/indiecon-20
Here's what I hope to read:Classic: To Kill A Mockingbird
Fantasy: The Kiss of Deception (currently reading)
Contemporary: Always and Forever Lara Jean
Indie: ?
Nonfiction: ?
1901-2000: ?
1801-1900: A Viscount's Proposal
1701-1800: Duels and Deception
1601-1700: The Falconer
1501-1600: The Kindling and The Longing
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Classic: To Kill A Mockingbird
Fantasy: The Kiss of Deception (currently reading)
Contemporary: Always and Forever Lara Jean
Indie: ?
Nonfiction: ?
1901-2000: ?
1801-19..."
To Kill a Mockingbird is a MUST READ! <3 And go look at my indie shelf for suggestions for the "indie" category. :)
Lorrie wrote: "Erudessa wrote: "My Contemporary is done! 39 Clues: The Black Book of Buried Secrets. I picked it up this afternoon to proof-read it for the kids thinking it was futuristic. Then I got into it and f..."Well I'm definitely looking forward to reading them!
Finished my Indie book!! The revised version of Kendra's Sew, It's a Quest. A new read (I've read the old version countless times).It's definitely better then the first version Kenj! And yes, this is the first time I've read (all the way through) the revised version. Oh, and is the reason Robin prefers leather because of Fallona's gift?
Erudessa wrote: "Finished my Indie book!! The revised version of Kendra's Sew, It's a Quest. A new read (I've read the old version countless times).It's definitely better then the first version Kenj! And yes, thi..."
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I don't think so.
Kendra wrote: "Erudessa wrote: "Finished my Indie book!! The revised version of Kendra's Sew, It's a Quest. A new read (I've read the old version countless times).It's definitely better then the first version K..."
Okay!!
That's a convo for the Bookania group.
A classic - Gulliver's travels- A fantasy\sci-fi - Harry Potter and the order of the Phoenix
- A contemporary - Gone Girl
- An indie published - No Idea
- A non-fiction - Europa, Israël en de Palestijnen: Van politiek deficit naar normatieve impasse
- 2000 and 1901 - not sure
- 1801 and 1900 - No idea
Edit 1: Added my contemporary book.
Kendra wrote: "I have it on Kindle. For the record, that one's not Indie. Jack actually had a publisher on it. Oh, and Lorrie, you can find Indie Books on audiobook. I would personally recommend [book:Red Rain|..."
Thanks, Kendra! Free & Audiobook... great combo! Can't wait to start it..
I've read my classic which is one that you all were talking about, To Kill A Mockingbird. Sarah Grace, would you consider Paul Willis's Crossroads sci-fi? I'm almost finished it, and I was hoping that it would count.
I've started my classic, Third Girl by Agatha Christie!
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Yay! Did you like it??
I would think so. I don't know if I would say its main genre is sci-fi, but I think it could be considered that, and for the purposes of this challenge, I think it works. :)
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That's awesome Elsie!
Sarah Grace wrote: "Karis wrote: "I've read my classic which is one that you all were talking about, To Kill A Mockingbird. Sarah Grace, would you consider Paul Willis's Crossroads sci-fi? I'm almost finished it, and ..."Yes, I did. It's obviously a secular book, but I thought it did a good job of portraying wrong and right. And I think it's an important classic to read since reference is made to it quite a bit, and it's a book that's shaped how a lot of people think.
And, thanks, Sarah Grace! I was hoping you'd say that ;)
Finally got my whole list decided on. Now that most of you are already finished with your first (or second or third) book/s. But better late than never, right?- A classic: The Good Master by Kate Seredy
- A fantasy\sci-fi: Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis
- A contemporary: Deadfall by Robert Liparulo
- An indie published book: Dead Broke by Bruce A. Borders
- A non-fiction: Lessons My Father Taught Me by Michael Reagan
- A book set between the years 2000 and 1901: The Singing Tree by Kate Seredy
- A book set between the years 1801 and 1900: Destry Rides Again by Max Brand
- A book set between the years 1701 and 1800: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
- A book set between the years 1601 and 1700: The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
- A book set between the years 1501 and 1600: The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
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- A classic: The Good Master by Kate..."
Awesome JD! Great choices, and you gave me some inspiration for my list. :)
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Yes, I totally agree! :)
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- A classic: Treasure Island
- A fantasy\sci-fi: (maybe) Crossroads by Paul Willis
- A contemporary: not sure
- An indie published book: The Star Under the City by Maggie Joy
- A non-fiction: probably an autobiography, I just haven't chosen which one yet.
- A book set between the years 2000 and 1901: Chasing Jupiter by Rachel Coker
- A book set between the years 1801 and 1900: Promise of Dawn by Lauraine Snelling
- A book set between the years 1701 and 1800: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens (maybe)
- A book set between the years 1601 and 1700: Duncan's War (maybe)
- A book set between 1501-1600: Much Ado about Nothing
Any of these are subject to change, but that's a rough list. :)
JD wrote: "Finally got my whole list decided on. Now that most of you are already finished with your first (or second or third) book/s. But better late than never, right?- A classic: The Good Master by Kate..."
GREAT list, JD!!! I'll definitely find inspiration there! Here is what I have so far...
- A classic - The Cather in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
- A fantasy\sci-fi - War of the Worlds, H.G. Wells
- A contemporary -
- An indie published - Red Rain, Aubrey Hansen
- A non-fiction - The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank
- 1901 and 2000 -
- 1801 and 1900 -
- 1701 and 1800 - A Break with Charity, Ann Rinaldi
- 1601 and 1700 - no idea
- 1501 and 1600 - The Rose Without a Thorn, Jean Plaidy
Where would London in the Dark fit?? =o)
Sarah Grace wrote: "JD wrote: "Awesome JD! Great choices, and you gave me some inspiration for my list. :)"Glad I could help! :)
Lorrie wrote: "Where would London in the Dark fit?? =o)"That would work for either indie or the 1900s categories.
- A classic: Under the Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy- A fantasy\sci-fi: Rise of the Isle of the Lost by Melissa de la Cruz
- A contemporary: Barefoot Summer by Denise Hunter (maybe)
- An indie published book: A Dream Not Imagined by Shantelle Hannu
- A non-fiction: Not sure yet...but maybe Beautifully Broken: Giving God the Broken Pieces by Mandy Fender (I don't own many non-fiction books and this is the only one I can think of lol...well unless the Bible counts for it)
- A book set between the years 2000 and 1901: Chasing Jupiter by Rachel Coker (Stole this idea from Sarah Grace xD, plus I just recently bought it so I thought I might as well give it a try now :P lol)
- A book set between the years 1801 and 1900: Love's Long Journey by Janette Oke
- A book set between the years 1701 and 1800: --(Haven't figured it out yet)
- A book set between the years 1601 and 1700: --(Haven't figured it out yet)
- A book set between 1501-1600: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (maybe)
Sorry I still don't have all my books filled out yet...I am gonna have to go through my tbr and hopefully find ones that fit the categories I missed :P
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- A fantasy\sci-fi: Rise of the Isle of the Lost by Melissa de la Cruz
- A contemporary: Barefoot Summer by Denise Hunter (maybe)
- An indie p..."
LOL! I'm stealing from others' lists as well, so no worries! ;) Great choices! A Dream not Imagined was really sweet and unique!
I'm still waiting on my sister for my non-fiction.
Finished Third Girl by Agatha Christie for my classic, now on to The Hobbit for my fantasy read!
Third Girl? I have that! Gotta read it for my classic too... or some other Agatha Christie.
Finished my classic last night. Now starting my sci-fi selection!
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- A classic - The Wizard of OZ (6/22/17)
- A fantasy\sci-fi - Elantris (6/25/17)
- A contemporary - Allie and Bea (6/26/17)
- An indie published - Before He Kills (6/26/17)- do not recommend, no matter how free it is on Kindle
- A non-fiction - Surviving Schizophrenia - a memoir (6/27/17)
- 2000 and 1901 - Mein Side of the Story (6/28/17) - don't judge me, it was free.
- 1801 and 1900 - The Ambitious Madame Bonaparte (6/30/17)
- 1701 and 1800 - Northanger Abbey
- 1601 and 1700 - no idea
- 1501 and 1600 - no idea
Well, Just got back from vacation, so my reading is going to slow down again. May take a break from this challenge,trying to read so many historical books in a row may put me in a slump. It has encouraged me to read books I probably would have kept on the back burner.